Immucor - Immucor Galileo ECHO Blood Bank Analyzer

Applications & Use Cases

• Blood banks for routine ABO/Rh typing and antibody screening.
• Hospitals and clinical laboratories for pre-transfusion compatibility testing.
• Reference laboratories for complex antibody identification and red blood cell phenotyping.
• Research institutions studying immunohematology and transfusion medicine.

Typical Specifications

Typical throughput

For this class of automated blood bank analyser, throughput typically ranges from 20 to 60 tests per hour, depending on the assay complexity.

Sample capacity

Units of this type commonly feature continuous loading for up to 40-60 patient samples and 10-20 reagent vials.

Power supply

Typically requires a standard laboratory power supply, often 220-240V AC, 50/60 Hz, with a dedicated circuit.

Footprint

Automated blood bank analysers generally have a moderate benchtop footprint, requiring dedicated laboratory space.

Test menu

Broad test menu commonly includes ABO/Rh typing, antibody screening and identification, crossmatching, and DAT.

Automation level

Fully automated systems like the Galileo ECHO handle sample and reagent pipetting, incubation, washing, centrifugation, reading, and interpretation.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What kind of maintenance does this analyser typically require?

  Routine daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance is typically required, including cleaning, calibration, and quality control checks. Annual preventative maintenance by a qualified engineer is also common.

• Is this system open or closed?

• What are the typical advantages of an automated system like the Galileo ECHO?

• Can this analyser handle STAT samples?

• What kind of training is typically needed to operate this equipment?